Haidian Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tsinghua University
Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Summer Palace
This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.
Peking University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University during your trip to Beijing. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Fragrant Hills Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fragrant Hills Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Old Summer Palace
Visit the fascinating remains of this formerly lavish complex of imperial palaces, devastated during the 1800s.
China Central Television Tower
Enjoy panoramic views over Beijing and a sunset dinner in a rotating restaurant at the tallest landmark in the city.
Activities
Beijing Imperial Dinning Experience with Night Tour
Summer Palace+Ming Tombs/Heaven Temple/China National Museum Tour
Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Giant Panda Encounter Day Tour
Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest
Our pick of the best Haidian Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024
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Reviewed on 31 May 2024
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Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024
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Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Haidian
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Zhongguancun
Even though there aren't top sights in Zhongguancun, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Zhongguancun Electronics City. Jump on the metro at Zhongguancun Station to see more of the city.
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Wudaokou
While you're in Wudaokou, take in top sights like Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium or Haidian Black Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Wudaokou Station or Qinghuadongluxikou Station.
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North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. Beijing National Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
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Xicheng
Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Cultural Palace Of The Nationalities while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.
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Xuanwu
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Xuanwu. Niujie Mosque is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Guang'anmennei Station or Guang'anmen Station to see more of the city.
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Fengtai
The mountain views and museums are just a few things visitors like about Fengtai. Beijing World Park and Beijing Garden Expo Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Fengtai Dongdajie Station or Qilizhuang Station to get around the larger area.